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Conviction November 2, 1987 Homicide

Lisa Steinberg

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date November 2, 1987
Location New York City, New York
Victim Age 6
Gender Female

Six-year-old Lisa Steinberg was beaten to death by Joel Steinberg, her illegal adoptive father, in their Greenwich Village apartment. Her abuse had been ongoing. Hedda Nussbaum, Steinberg's battered partner who was present during the beating, was granted immunity for her testimony. Steinberg was convicted of manslaughter.

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